Disaster & Human Dignity

Assemble an UMCOR Birthing Kit

Put together a Birthing Kit that provides materials for a safe birth even in difficult circumstances.

Assemble an UMCOR Birthing Kit

Put together a Birthing Kit that provides materials for a safe birth even in difficult circumstances.

UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Birthing Kits provide materials that will help create a safe birthing environment for mothers and babies.

Assembly & Shipping Instructions

Birthing Kit Materials

1 small bar of soap

1-2 oz. size;

Do not remove from original packaging;

Small bars such as those found in hotels are acceptable.

1 pair thin gloves

Surgical, latex, or thin rubber gloves are acceptable.

1 square yard of clear plastic sheeting

Must be 4 mil thick;

Plastic trash bags and shower curtains are not acceptable.

3 12-inch long pieces of cotton string

Must be clean;

Secure the pieces of string by bundling and tying them together;

No yarn please.

1 single-edge razor blade

Must be covered in paper or cardboard to keep it from causing injury;

Regular shaving razors are not acceptable.

2 receiving blankets

Sizes may range from 28 x 28 inches to 32 x 32 inches;

No thermal or fleece blankets please.

1 plastic bag

One gallon-size sealable bag only.

Assembly Directions

Fold the plastic sheeting and blankets so they will fit easily into the plastic bag. Lay the loose items on top of the blankets and plastic sheeting. Slide all items into the plastic bag. Squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible and then seal it.

Important Notes

All items must be new.

Do not wash any of the items as they will then be considered used.

All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations. Since strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, it is important that kits contain only the requested items, nothing more.

Do not include any personal notes, money, or additional material in the kits. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment.

Packing & Shipping Instructions

Box Weight: Each packed box cannot exceed 66 pounds.

Complete 2 packing lists: one for your records and one to put on the shipping box.

Paste the shipping label / packing list on the outside of each box you send. The shipping list helps the depot to quickly process kits.

Processing & Shipping Costs: Please enclose an envelope containing at least $1 for each kit you send. This donation enables kits to be sent to areas in need. For Cleaning Buckets, please enclose $1.50.